Moreno, 33, who started in just six of the first-place club’s 19 MLS matches, has returned to his former team, the Santiago Wanderers of Valparaiso, Chile, according to the Chilean club’s website.

“Tressor was unhappy with his lack of playing time here and he wanted to leave,” Earthquakes general manager John Doyle said in a release. “We respected his request and decided a mutual parting of ways would be best for both parties.”

Moreno’s role with the Quakes was diminished by the return of Simon Dawkins for a second season on loan from the Tottenham Hotspur, along with the emergence of midfielder Rafael Baca and the comeback seasons of forwards Alan Gordon and Steven Lenhart.

A dynamic playmaker but a liability on defense, Moreno had three assists in 12 MLS appearances.

The Quakes also transferred midfielder Anthony Ampaipitakwong to Buriram United of the Thai Premier League. Ampaipitakwong, who made 12 appearances for the Earthquakes as a rookie in 2011, did not suit up this season.